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“ മണ്ണച്ചിക്കു മരനായരു”
English Translation:
For a woman made of clay, a Nair made of wood. (A match of equals in dullness; pairing two lifeless, rigid, and uninspiring partners.)

— Malayalam

Related Mantras

“ പൂച്ചക്കെന്താ പൊന്നുരുക്കുന്നിടത്തു കാര്യം”
English Translation:
What business does a cat have where gold is being smelted? (Meddling in serious, high-stakes matters where one has neither relevance, understanding, nor purpose.)

“ സൂചികൊണ്ടെടുപ്പാനുള്ളതു തൂമ്പാകൊണ്ടാക്കരുതു”
English Translation:
Do not turn a matter that could be picked out with a needle into something requiring a heavy spade. (Address small irritants promptly before they escalate into massive crises; nip troubles in the bud.)

“ വായിച്ചുണ്ടാകുംമുമ്പെ വായിച്ചുണ്ടാകണം”
English Translation:
Before earning your livelihood in the world, earn your foundation through disciplined study. (Thorough education, learning, and self-cultivation must precede professional practice and public reputation.)